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inhibiting environment

[ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪŋ ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt]
noun phrasepl: inhibiting environments
ambiente inibidor
1. A setting or context that discourages, suppresses, or prevents natural behavior, growth, expression, or action
The strict classroom created an inhibiting environment where students were afraid to ask questions.
A sala de aula rigorosa criava um ambiente inibidor onde os alunos tinham medo de fazer perguntas.
2. Conditions or circumstances that restrict freedom of movement, thought, or development
A toxic workplace can be an inhibiting environment for professional growth.
Um local de trabalho tóxico pode ser um ambiente inibidor para o crescimento profissional.
Synonyms
restrictive environmentsuppressive environmentconstraining environmentstifling environment
Antonyms
permissive environmentenabling environmentsupportive environmentconducive environment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ambiente inibidor
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ambiente repressor
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
ambiente inibidor
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a chilling effect
create a hostile environment
put a damper on something
criar um clima de repressão
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